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SikaFast-3131S/-3081N
Structural Methacrylate Adhesive
Technical Data
Chemical Base
Comp. A:
SikaFast3131S
Colour
Colour - Mixed
Natural
White
Straw
350,000 cps
150,000 cps
Cure Mechanism
Density (Typical)
0.96 kg/L
Industry
Comp. B:
SikaFast3081N
1.29 kg/L
0.99 kg/L
By volume
By weight
10 : 1
7.4 : 1
Consistency - Mixed
Non-sag paste
10oC to 35oC
22oC
35oC
7 minutes
3 minutes
8 minutes
Time/Temperature
17 minutes/88oC
65
9 MPa
50%
100 MPa
-29oC to 82oC
Cartridges - 9 months
Description
Product Benefits
Areas of
Application
High strength
Fast-setting and -curing
Spacers for bondline control
High ductility
Good damping properties
Excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates with little or no surface preparation
UL component recognition for sign assembly
SikaFast-3131S
Cure Mechanism
Chemical
Resistance
Cured SikaFast-3131S has good resistance to alcohols, glycols, diluted acids and
bases, water and crude oil. Cured product is not resistant to gasoline, kerosene and
low molecular weight aldehydes and ketones. The above information is offered for
general guidance only. Advice on specific applications will be given upon request. Actual
chemical resistance of bonded components must be tested.
Surface Preparation Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from grease, oil and dust. Remove all loose
particles or residues by thorough cleaning with, for example, an IPA wipe. Due to the
diversity of substrates, preliminary testing is necessary. Advice on specific applications
is available from the Technical Services Department of Sika Industry.
Industry
Application
Insert the cartridge into the dispensing tool and attach a manufacturer-recommended
static mixer. Bondline thickness should not exceed 3 mm. Larger bondlines are possible,
but must be approved by Sika Technical Services. Suitability of adhesive must be
determined by laboratory testing prior to application. Apply mixed adhesive to one
substrate; mate with other material within the stated Open Time. NOTE: Cure data given
in this Product Data Sheet are measured at 22C. Cooler temperatures slow the cure
reaction, while higher temperatures hasten it. This must be considered when determining
the suitability of this product for any application and assembly process. Application of
stress to the bonded parts before the stated (or temperature-adjusted) fixture time can
cause permanent destruction of the adhesive bond layer and result in failures.
Removal
Excess material can best be removed before curing with a dry wipe. Uncured SikaFast3131S may be removed from tools and equipment with a suitable solvent. Cured material
can only be removed mechanically. A solvent wipe should follow mechanical removal if
re-bonding is to be carried out.
Over-painting
If over-painting is desired, the paint and paint process compatibility must be tested before
use. SikaFast-3131S should not be exposed to paint-baking temperatures until it has
attained full cure. It should be understood that the hardness and film thickness of the
paint may impair the elasticity of the adhesive and lead to cracking of the paint film over
time. Contact Sika Technical Services for additional advice.
Further Information Copies of the following publications are available upon request: Material Safety Data
Packaging
Value Bases
All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are laboratory test-based. Current
measured values may vary due to factors beyond our influence.
For information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical
products, users should refer to the current Material Safety Data Sheet containing
physical, ecological, toxicological and other safety-related data for the appropriate type
of substance. Product Data Sheets and Material Safety Data Sheets are available on
our website at: www.sika.ca or via your local Sika representative.
The information, and in particular, the recommendations relating to the application and end-use of Sika products, are given in
good faith based on Sikas current knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and applied under
normal conditions, within their shelf life. In practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are such that
no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship
whatsoever, can be inferred either from this information, or from any recommendations, or from any other advice offered. The
proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery. Users
should always refer to the most recent issue of the Product Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will be supplied
on request or can be accessed in the Internet under www.sika.ca.
1-800-689-SIKA
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SikaFast-3131S